Senior Manager, Operational Planning

Company Description

Building on more than 100 years of history and experience, QantasLink is a consolidated network of regional airlines that connects passengers and communities across Australia. QantasLink is made up of four subsidiary organisations – Eastern Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, National Jet Systems and Network Aviation. Operating as an end-to-end airline, QantasLink harnesses the strength of its regional partnerships and a strong sense of family, to provide meaningful career paths for its more than 2,500 people with opportunities that might take you to exciting destinations across QantasLink or the Qantas Group.

Job Description

• Be at the forefront of operational improvement and transformation, with the chance to lead meaningful change in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation environment
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the Group, providing trusted advice and driving initiatives that align with broader business priorities
• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Mascot, Sydney

Today, we're busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping us stay relevant and responsive in an unpredictable industry. We've always been pioneers, and we're proud to see that spirit in our people. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today.

As Senior Manager, Operational Planning, you will lead a critical function that supports and drives operational performance across all QantasLink AOCs. This role ensures a coordinated and strategic approach to current operations, future planning, and long-term improvement connecting what we're doing now with where we're heading. With a strong focus on both strategy and execution, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering initiatives that enhance readiness, performance, and alignment with business priorities.

You will oversee the integration of performance insights, forward planning, and the delivery of key operational initiatives. This includes transforming data into meaningful reporting, anticipating seasonal and operational shifts, and leading programs that drive measurable outcomes. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the Group, you will provide strategic advice and influence direction to support QantasLink's continued success.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong strategic and operational acumen with the ability to balance multiple considerations
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive clear vision and purpose
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving performance
• Demonstrated success in leading change and continuous improvement in fast-paced settings.
• In-depth understanding of aviation or operations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and influence outcomes
• Strong collaboration skills, with a focus on building trust and positive working relationships
• Experience delivering commercial results, with the ability to strategically balance competing priorities to support long-term business outcomes

Why Qantas?

If you're successful in your application, you'll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you'll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time.

You'll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we've got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.
• We'll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.
• We'll support your wellbeing: Whether its salary packaging for motor vehicles or electronic devices, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
• We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you'll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

Advertising closes: Tuesday, 21 October 2025